Cedar Rapids ends citizen review board amid state ban
Cedar Rapids council votes to dissolve the citizen police review board in response to a new state law banning such bodies. Officials explore alternatives to preserve community input while maintaining trust, with Iowa City already piloting a Chief Advisory Board as a potential model.
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Community letters rally against defunding public broadcasting
A reader accuses Rep. Miller-Meeks Hinson and Sen. Ernst of pushing defunding public radio and TV as a political maneuvre. The letter questions bias in children's, music, science, and nature programming and argues the real motive is alignment with Donald Trump, urging reelection defeat.
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Helping kids grow independent without forcing them outside
Lenore Skenazy urges parents to gradually let children act on their own to build competence and reduce fear. A mom shares a fourth grader clinging to parental help, while grandparent fears and a suggested Let Grow program at school illustrate practical steps to foster independence.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Energy Field Push
Guest column from Rep. Mariannette Mille-Meeks and Rep. Lisa McClain lauds the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a path to energy independence, lower prices, and more American jobs. They credit domestic mining, onshore and offshore lease sales, and reduced federal red tape for strengthening rural economies and national security. Mille-Meeks represents Iowa 1st District. McClain chairs the House Republican Conference.
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